Welcome to the official website of North Olmsted United Methodist Church. We are a local church in the suburban setting of North Olmsted, Ohio. We foster spiritual growth through worship, prayer, and mission. We are an inclusive congregation; all are welcome in our church.
Our building is fully handicap accessible. All rooms are at the same grade level as our parking lot except the upstairs youth rooms. All doors are wide, and we have handicap accessible restrooms.
Come, Let Us Adore Him! (from Pastor Hoyte)
The Season of Advent is one of the highlights of the Christian Year. With this season, we will experience again the story of Jesus and the church that emerges, of which we are a part. Sometimes people think that we need to find a new way of telling this story and to do something completely fresh and unique. There is certainly space for that, but tradition and remembering the songs and stories from our beginnings can be a powerful invitation to grow as disciples as we grow closer to Christ. And so, you are invited to join your church community in experiencing the Preparations and the Passion of Advent so that you might embrace the Presence and Promise of Christ who comes in Joy and Light. Through it all, we will gather to worship. Come, let us adore him!
- First Sunday of Advent: Preparations: December 1, 2024: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36
- Second Sunday of Advent: Passion: December 8, 2024: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6
- Third Sunday of Advent: Presence: December 15, 2024: Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 3:7-18
- Fourth Sunday of Advent: Promise: December 22, 2024: Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1: 26-38, 39-45
- Christmas Eve: Joy and Light: December 24, 2024: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20
Adult Bible Study: Better –
A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin
Join us as we start off the new year with a new Bible Study! We will be doing a verse-by-verse study of the book of Hebrews. We will explore how God provided “something better” for us than our rituals and practices: His Son, Jesus Christ…who came to fulfill all of God’s promises. In Christ alone we can place our hope and trust, and in Him alone we can find salvation. Tuesday Evening classes begin on January 7th at 7:30 PM, and Thursday Morning classes will begin on January 9th at 11:00 AM. This is a 10-week study, and the cost of the study booklet is $20. A signup sheet will be available in Fellowship Hall. Please see Wendy for questions!
Donate Online to Support the Nehemiah Mission
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser benefitting the Nehemiah Mission! You can also donate online to directly support Nehemiah Mission by visiting our GoFundMe campaign! Thank you for your support!
Events Calendar
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Please Note: In our commitment to care for one another, please communicate with us, and do not attend any church events if you have any reason to be concerned about exposure to COVID. If you find you are sick or have tested positive after attending a church event, please tell us so that we can carefully and confidentially make others who were attending aware of exposure. Thank you for being respectful of our extended family of faith.
At-Home Worship Materials
In addition to in-person services, we will continue to live stream services every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube!
Racial Justice Group Zoom Meetings
The Racial Justice Group will participate in the Pro-Racial Equity Group zoom meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Recaps of any speakers are available after the meetings. NOUMC RJ Group will have a discussion zoom meeting on the following Monday evening. Contact [email protected] if you would like any of the registration info and zoom links.
Technology Trainees Needed
Do you know how to push a button? The booth crew is looking for some backup! We would like to invite people to train with us to learn how to run the audio-visual booth. Training will consist of a brief session to familiarize you with the equipment and procedures, and plenty of opportunities to stand with us in the booth during services to learn hands-on. Contact John or Phil Wolter or email [email protected].
Safe Sanctuary Information
Safe Sanctuary is a practice of radical hospitality, authenticity and an extravagant welcoming spirit. Therefore, as a Christian community of faith and a United Methodist congregation, we strive to conduct our ministries in ways that assure the safety and spiritual growth of all persons as well as all of the workers who serve children, youth and vulnerable adults.
We will follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of workers; we will implement operational procedures in all programs and events; we will educate all of our workers with children, youth and vulnerable adults regarding the use of all appropriate policies and procedures. Read more.
Support Our Community Meal
Click here to donate to our GoFundMe fundraiser, benefitting our free community meal.
Financial Contributions to North Olmsted United Methodist Church
Thank you for continuing to be faithful with your financial gifts!
Financial Support of Racial Justice Ministries
Racial Justice is a vital ministry of the NOUMC. Specifically the Racial Justice and Kindness group continues to offer opportunities for education, dialogue, activities, meetings, and small group formation in and beyond the local church. In addition, the church has an established fund that supports financial needs for consultants, educational materials, publicity, and possible guest preachers and speakers.
With that in mind, please prayerfully consider your financial support of the “Racial Justice” fund which is a targeted, restricted account of the church in support of this special ministry. You may submit your check to: North Olmsted United Methodist Church with a memo designation of “Racial Justice.” Thank you.